Sr. Procurement Manager

Your role

• Adhere to procedures for procuring services for projects, ensuring compliance with the Master Service Agreement (MSA), Statement of Work (SOW) and Client's procurement requirements at all times.
• Advise Contract Negotiation team and Global Procurement Services on local knowledge of supplier and need for performance bonds as required and NDAs.
• Report non-compliance of delivery services in accordance with the MSA, SOW and Client's procurement requirements.
• Comply with Procurement Review Group (PRG) policies and procedures, Client's sourcing guidelines and Client's'indirect procurement policy. Report non-compliance to Global Program Manager and GPS Category Supplier Manager.
• Facilitate PRG approval process, compile required documentation, review for completeness and issue meeting notes. Assist CPMs to present sourcing strategies to GPS.
• Ensure current Certificates of Insurance are provided prior to the start of work.
• In compliance with the WPR Sourcing Guidelines, provide training/support for new Project Managers.
• Assist CPM in preparing PM SOWs, obtaining signatures as required and raise Purchase Requisitions through to issuance of Purchase Order.
• Assist CPM and PM in obtaining signatures as required for SOWs and raise Purchase Requisitions through to issuance of Purchase Order.
• Manage and report all procurement activity, including risk analysis, bidding, contract management, contract negotiation, purchase orders and invoicing (as detailed in Project Controls).
• Follow procedures for contract management and contract negotiation as defined by the Client's Contract Negotiation Team.
• Implement contracting procedures ensuring compliance with Client's procurement, contracting and insurance requirements.
• Advise and develop project specific contracting procedures using industry best practice ensuring compliance with Client's procurement, contracting and insurance requirements.
• Assist CPMs/PMs to coordinate/ communicate /host meetings to engage Contract Negotiations team and GPS when contractual issues arise.
• Evaluate and recommend alternative sourcing opportunities using regional, global, or corporate solutions where knowledge is available.
• Recommend strategies to the project PM outlining how to reduce risks to Client's'and ensuring compliance with Sourcing Guidelines.
• Facilitate Request For x (RFx) Events (x = Information, Qualifications, Proposals) for Client's'as new procurement initiatives are proposed by Client's, such as to procure or update service rate cards. To be agreed with named Client's Global CMO Service Owner.
• In partnership with CPMs, manage procurement of PM services for the Execution of projects.
• Initiate and facilitate requests for onboarding vendors as "Suppliers" and "RFx Participant." Validation and gathering of supplier information (GSEPs, Bank Info, etc.) performed by Client's third-party vendor.

About you

• EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related field, plus ten years relevant experience.
• SPECIAL SKILLS
• Must be highly articulate, have clear and analytical approach to problem solving, and strong decision making abilities.
• Must have excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Must have experience with Primavera or Microsoft Projects. Must have an understanding of Administration of Construction Contracts – for liens, AIA contracts, etc.
• Must thoroughly understand and utilize Information Technology in the performance of work including Internet, Intranet, Microsoft Windows OS, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project.
• PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
• Must be a member of RICS or AACE or another relevant professional body.

Benefits

• Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $140,000 - $180,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.